DIE DESIGN CHECK

This function allows the user to visually check the die design according to the minimum tip angle and minimum draw depth.  The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 6.6.1.

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Figure 6.6.1  Die Design Check dialog box

 

CHECK TIP (PART DEPTH)

This option is based on a flat blank. The function is similar to the part depth contour display of tipping function described in Section 6.1.3.

 

Click on the PLOT button to display the part depth contour for the die design.

 

CHECK TIP (TRIM ANGLE)

This option calculates and displays the trim angle of a part at typically 30 degrees to the forming direction.  It checks the maximum angle for direct trim.

Click on the PLOT button to display the contour of the trim angle. Red color indicates the area needs cam trim, while blue indicates direct trim.

 

CHECK DISTANCE (DIE AND BINDER)

This function checks the draw depth relative to the binder surface. The binder must be defined in the database prior to performing CHECK DISTANCE operation.  This function does not work if the binder surface has been trimmed by the BINDER TRIM function.

Click on the PLOT button to display a distance contour for the distance between the die and binder.

 

DIRECTION

This function enables the user to select a draw direction; Global Coordinate System (GCS) or Local Coordinate System (LCS).

DISPLAY OPTION

This function controls the result display. Refer to the eta/POST USER’S MANUAL for a detailed description of the display options.